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It may be little more than an exhibition match to lure European heavyweights to Australian shores but two of the A-League's best imports see the All-Stars concept as a chance to represent their new home with pride.

With the A-League still in its infancy compared with leagues across the globe, Thomas Broich and Besart Berisha regard the match against Juventus at ANZ Stadium on Sunday as a chance to showcase a competition they played a big role in developing.

The former Brisbane Roar teammates are determined to make sure Australian football doesn't settle for damage control against Juventus on Sunday. Despite regarding the A-League All-Stars' clash with the Serie A champions as a more difficult task than last year's game against Manchester United, which the hosts lost 5-1, Broich said the local team could win.

"I know it's a very big ask, but we're not here to lose only two- or three-nil," the A-League player of the season said. "We're here to win this game of football. We're going to give it a try. What we're going to do on Sunday is reflective of the standard of football in Australia right now and we want to walk off the pitch and be proud of what we've done."

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The All-Stars concept is a point of contention for football purists. Clashes with the FFA Cup and pre-season preparations have also led some to question the event's timing. But the Roar midfielder supports the match as a showcase for the domestic competition.

"Football in Australia is getting better and better," Broich said. "Games like this are really important when it comes to the public perception. We need to show to everyone that the whole world is going to take notice of the result and, if we can get a good one, it's going to mean a lot to the league."

Broich and former Roar teammate Berisha said they were treating the match just like a competitive game and would not hold back for fear of getting injured.

"For me, it's 110 per cent. This is a game where I will try my best and try to win," Berisha said. "Obviously we were a bit unlucky last year [against United] but this is my second year and I don't want to lose again."